R C 251 - Pharmacology II

2 Credits

This is class 2 in a series of 3 with emphasis on xanthines, surfactant agents, asthma medications and antimicrobial agents. Topics include medication dosage calculations, actions, side effects and hazards of administration.

Pre-requisite(s) RC 250 w/ min 2.5
Instructor Permission Required Yes
Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - R C
Fees

Quarters Typically Offered
Winter Day
Designed to Serve RC 250
Active Date 20190610T09:32:10

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 24
Contact Hours: Lecture 22
Total Contact Hours 22
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
1. Mucous controlling therapies

2. Surfactant replacment

3. Corticosteroid and nonsteroidal agents

4. Antimicrobial agents

Student Learning Outcomes
Students will describe the indication, mechanism of action, route of administration, adverse effects and toxicity of xanthines

Students will discuss indications, mechanism of action, route of administration, adverse effects and clinical application of the common mucus controlling agents

Students will discuss the indication, mechanism of action, route of administration, hazards and complications of exogenous surfactant therapy

Students will describe the indication, mechanism of action, route of administration and adverse effects for each steroidal and nonsteroidal antiasthma agents

Students will discuss the clinical indications and use of common inhaled anti-infective, antimicrobial, and cold and cough agents used in respiratory care